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Guffey steps away from Racer program
WBB: The Murray State Hall of Famer spent six years as an MSU assistant coach
After six seasons as an assistant on Murray State Head Coach Rechelle Turner’s staff, Amber Guffey has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities.
“I cannot thank Coach Guffey enough for everything that she has done for our program,” Turner said. “From a standout player, to a Hall of Famer, to an assistant coach, she is a perfect example of what it means to be a Murray State Racer. I know that she has an incredibly bright future ahead of her and we wish her all the best as she begins the next chapter of her career.”
Guffey joined Turner’s first staff at Murray State as an assistant coach in 2017. Before returning to her alma mater, Guffey spent two years under Turner at Murray High, helping the Lady Tigers win a 2016 All-A Classic state championship and earn a pair of trips to the Kentucky High School state semifinals in 2016 and 2017.
In her time as a player at Murray State, Guffey put together one of the all-time great careers in Racer history. She was a three-time All-Ohio Valley Conference selection, while also being named to the OVC All-Tournament team three times. Guffey was the 2008 OVC Tournament MVP as she helped the Racers make their first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Guffey scored 1,877 points in her career — the fifth-most in program history. She graduated as Murray State’s all-time leader in assists, free throws made, games played and minutes played.
In 2018, Guffey was inducted into the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame. She is one of eight women’s basketball players to have earned a spot in the Racer Hall of Fame.
Turner says, at this point, it appears she will not try to hire Guffey’s replacement until after the season.